FATE Da Cool Shit! Skill: Athletics

Overcome: Athletics allows you to overcome any obstacle that requires physical movement - jumping, running, climbing, swimming, etc. If it resembles something you’d do in the decathlon, you roll Athletics. You use overcome actions with Athletics to move between zones in a conflict if there’s a situation aspect or other obstacle in your way. You also roll Athletics to chase or race in any contests or challenges that rely on these types of activities.

Create an Advantage: When you’re creating an advantage with Athletics, you’re jumping to high ground, running faster than the opponent can keep up with, or performing dazzling acrobatic maneuvers in order to confound your foes.

Defend: Athletics is a catch-all skill to roll for defense in a physical conflict, against close-quarters and ranged attacks. You can also use it to defend against characters trying to move past you, if you’re in a position to physically interfere with whoever’s making the attempt.

Example Stunts:

• Sprinter. You move two zones for free in a conflict without rolling, instead of one, provided there are no situation aspects restricting movement.
• Hardcore Parkour. +2 to Athletics overcome actions if you are in a chase across rooftops or a similarly precarious environment.
• Dazing Counter. Whenever you Succeed with Style on a defend against an opponent’s Fight attack, you automatically counter with some sort of nerve pinch or stunning blow. You get to attach the DAZED situation aspect to your opponent with a free invocation, instead of just a boost.